Trees

A single piece of firewood can destroy millions of trees.  It might seem difficult to imagine, but something as simple as bringing your own firewood when you travel to or from your favourite campsite could threaten and destroy thousands, even millions, of trees. Transportation of firewood is a common way for invasive species to spread. Hidden under the bark where you can't see them, these pests are moved across Canada.  

Stored Elm wood is a breeding ground for Elm Bark Beetles. Dutch Elm Disease is a fungus carried by these beetles. For this reason, it is illegal to store or transport Elm wood in Manitoba. All stored Elm wood spreads Dutch Elm disease by breeding Elm Bark Beetles.

If you have stored Elm wood, please bring it directly to the Steinbach Landfill at 104 Hanover Road E. for proper disposal. 

If you have any questions, contact Manitoba Tree Line at 204-945-7866 or treeline@gov.mb.ca

Application for Funds

Applications require a coordinated approach from residents. The program requires multi-resident participation from applying neighborhoods. Requests from a single resident will not qualify for program funds. A spokesperson should be designated by the neighborhood to be the contact with the City throughout the project.

All requests for the funding of boulevard tree projects must be made in writing to the City of Steinbach.

Requests must include a plan for the tree planting, including location of curbs and boulevards, public sidewalks, private approaches, underground structures, above-ground structures, overhead wires, proposed location of trees, proposed species of trees, and proposed planting size of trees.

Cost Sharing Maximum

The City will consider up to a maximum of $5,000 per annual budget for the purposes of boulevard tree projects, cost-shared 50/50 with the landowner or neighborhood.

The City will issue tax-deductible receipts for donations made to a tree-planting project approved by the City.